First Line Leader - General Maintenance
About The Position
Riverdale Mill, located in Selma AL, is a complex, fully integrated pulp and paper manufacturing facility with two machines, one producing Brite Top liner and one producing uncoated free sheet. In addition to the machines, the mill includes multiple process lines, including wood handling, pulping and OCC, power and recovery, sheeting operations and effluent treatment. The GM FLL leads a general mechanic crew of approximately ten (10) hourly team members supporting one of Riverdale Mill's operating areas, and works in partnership with the area E/I FLL to ensure the reliable operation of the area equipment. This position reports to the Business Unit Area Maintenance Manager (AMM).
Requirements
- B.S. degree in engineering or related field, or comparable work experience
- 3-5 years' experience in manufacturing, preferably in mechanical maintenance and/or paper industry operations (maintenance experience in a Pulp & Paper facility is desired)
- Previous supervisory experience required
- Ability to manage and lead multiple projects
- Proficient with Microsoft and SAP PM Applications
- Active learner and ability to develop direct reports
- Self-motivated and goal-oriented team player
Nice To Haves
- Completion of the IP Front Line Leader modules or other leadership development preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead and direct the general mechanic team in a goal-oriented environment to deliver results in the areas of safety, engagement, and reliability excellence.
- Manage team compliance with company and mill policies, procedures, and other requirements.
- Approve pay and vacation scheduling for the team, and complete other administrative tasks consistent with the requirements of the labor agreement and mill/company policy.
- Responsible for team's time and attendance, performance, and record keeping
- Conduct 1:1s with employees to provide and receive guidance and development feedback.
- Identify individual and organizational training needs and implement training plans (hard and soft skills).
- Continually assess training needs of crew members in order to provide learning opportunities
- Coordinate with operations to prioritize and schedule maintenance activities.
- Coordinate with AMM and with other areas of the mill to share maintenance resources when necessary to accomplish maintenance tasks mill wide.
- Coordinate with area E/I FLL to jointly resource tasks and solve problems across maintenance disciplines.
- Respond appropriately to off-shift, off-day and maintenance shift problems
- Communicate appropriately to ensure operations is knowledgeable of maintenance activities through the daily and weekly planning meetings.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and support identification and implementation of solutions.
- Serve as contractor coordinator for vendor or contractor resources when necessary.
- Serve as a key member of the MWS team, fulfilling positional responsibilities within the MWS process.
- Complete responsibilities in alignment with IP reliability systems (RCFA, PM/PdM, Precision Maintenance, etc.)
- Improve existing or implement new work systems as necessary to ensure the sustainability of progress/positive results.
- Implement and sustain 5S in designated areas.
- Serve on a weekend duty team for the Maintenance department.
Benefits
- International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
Paper Manufacturing
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
